Research

1

Creator:

New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of index cards created by the Division of Canals and Waterways and its predecessor agencies to itemize and index individual machinery patterns for canal operation. Arranged by location and structure type, patterns typically encompass a broad range of objects, from complete bridges .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains original linen plans for Barge Canal System contracts furnished under Chapter 147, Laws of 1903. The law directed the State Engineer and Surveyor to make maps, plans, and specifications prior to assigning contracts. The series is arranged by contract number and contains maps for .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of linen plans and drawings for contracts authorized by New York State and funded by the federal government. Under terms of a 1935 state-federal agreement, New York State was able to accept federal aid for improvements to the Barge Canal System without transferring the canals to .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series contains an inventory of the approximately 1,900 "blue line" maps produced by the State Engineer and Surveyor pursuant to Chapter 199, Laws of 1910 and Chapter 51, Laws of 1917. The maps inventoried depict all state owned lands and property prior to improvements effected for the Barge Canal .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

5

Creator:

New York (State). Division of Canals and Waterways

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

These records relate to contracted work on the Barge Canal involving constructing or repairing dams, storage reservoirs, or canal terminals; channel excavation; or bridge improvement. A few maps and tracings of the Syracuse area show encroachment on the Erie Canal and state-owned land desired by private .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives